For my birthday weekend, I took my first ever trip to Vermont and it was honestly exactly what I needed. I’m coming from NYC, so you already know that 6-hour commute was a lot, but the views on the way made it worth it. Once we got there, I showed y’all the condo tour (the balcony + those mountain views were so pretty), unpacked all the groceries, and we got straight into cozy mode. We cooked, ate good, and just relaxed the way I love—birria pizza for dinner, then wine, music, and a puzzle night. The next day I did a little GRWM to go snowboarding and I walked through my whole Amazon snow gear setup (because I’m not a pro at all, but I know how to be prepared). Bibs are my favorite for snowboarding, I always bring snacks, and I’m big on safety—helmet is non-negotiable, protect the coconut. We ended the weekend with more food (pasta) and a chill pool + jacuzzi moment. Overall, gloomy weather or not, Vermont was the perfect little reset.